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Hunter x Hunter Episode 50: Ally × And × Sword

July 8, 2026 · Anime, Episodes, Hunter x Hunter

Spoiler note: This guide discusses events from Hunter x Hunter Episode 50. Major future-series spoilers are avoided unless needed for basic context.

Quick Facts

  • Anime: Hunter x Hunter
  • Episode: 50
  • Title: Ally × And × Sword
  • Story arc: Yorknew City
  • Original air date: 2012-10-07
  • Canon/filler status: Canon / main-story episode
  • Watch or skip? Watch

Hunter x Hunter Episode 50 Summary

Hunter x Hunter Episode 50, “Ally × And × Sword,” follows the episode’s central events with a clearer focus on what actually happens on screen. Gon and Killua have been captured by the Phantom Troupe. They are questioned about the chain user that the Troupe is searching for, but the two of them don't know that the chain user is Kurapika. As they're about to be released, Nobunaga decides to keep them around as potential recruits for the Troupe. Will Gon and Killua be able to escape?

Detailed Episode Discussion

The episode’s main movement is built around this setup: Gon and Killua have been captured by the Phantom Troupe. They are questioned about the chain user that the Troupe is searching for, but the two of them don't know that the chain user is Kurapika. As they're about to be released, Nobunaga decides to keep them around as potential recruits for the Troupe. Will Gon and Killua be able to escape? PopRot readers should watch how the characters respond to the pressure of the moment, because the choices made here are what connect the episode to the larger Yorknew City storyline.

In practical watch-order terms, “Ally × And × Sword” is not just a title card in the episode list. It marks the specific conflict, reveal, confrontation, joke, rescue, or turning point that the episode wants viewers to remember. The important details to track are who takes action, who gets challenged, and what new information changes the audience’s understanding of the arc.

This recap is written to help fans place Hunter x Hunter Episode 50 in context without losing the thread of the larger story. If you are moving through Hunter x Hunter in order, treat this episode as a checkpoint for the current arc’s momentum, character relationships, and next-step setup.

Characters in This Episode

Where to Watch Hunter x Hunter Episode 50 Online

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